// Simon/Seaton //
THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:30PM
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:30PM
Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00PM
A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
OVERVIEW
Starring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves! North Carolina-born trailblazer Mary Cardwell Dawson founded the National Negro Opera Company in the mid-20th century, creating unprecedented opportunities for Black artists and audiences across America. One evening in 1943, the company is scheduled to perform Carmen on a floating barge on the Potomac River. When inclement weather threatens to force the performance into a segregated hall, Mary must navigate the raging storms to ensure the show goes on.
Written by Mark Twain Award-winning playwright, Sandra Seaton, the play features selections from the repertory of the National Negro Opera Company including Bizet’s CARMEN, and original music from Grammy-nominated composer Carlos Simon.
MORE INFO
- College student tickets are $15 and can be purchased online, or by calling the NCO Box Office at 919.792.3853. A valid student ID must be presented at will-call to pick up tickets. Limit of 2 tickets per ID.
- Subscribers: log in to your NCO Account Manager to purchase tickets with your subscriber discount and enjoy waived handling fees, or contact the Box Office at 919.792.3853.
- Groups 10+ save on tickets: call the Box Office at 919.792.3853 to book your group now.
QUESTIONS? We’re here to help! Call the Box Office at 919.792.3853.
SPECIAL EVENTS
- A post-show panel with Darkness Rising Project will follow the Friday evening performance. This event is free for Friday night ticketholders.
- Saturday, December 14th is HBCU Night at the Opera! We encourage you to wear school colors, Greek letters, and show your HBCU pride.
- A post-show discussion with The Denyce Graves Foundation will follow the Saturday evening performance. This event is free for Saturday night ticketholders.
- A post-show roundtable discussion with ASCENDING Magazine will follow the Sunday matinee performance. This event is free for Sunday afternoon ticketholders.
- Stay tuned for more!
THE ARTISTS
Denyce Graves
Mary Cardwell Dawson
Johnnie Felder
Frank
Díana Thompson-Brewer
Isabelle
Taylor-Alexis Dupont
Phoebe
Kimille Howard
Director
Donald Lee III
Music Director
Sandra Seaton
Playwright and Librettist
Carlos Simon
Composer
Play by Sandra Seaton. Original music by Carlos Simon. Text for original music by Sandra Seaton. Commissioned by the Glimmerglass Festival.
SUPPORTED BY
No refunds. All sales final. Casting subject to change.
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